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I have joint custody of the children, but my adversary hasn't consulted me on any decisions since our divorce.
Without my input, she chose an expensive out-of-state school for our son. Recently, she filed a motion seeking me to cover all college and additional expenses. Do I stand a... View More 
answered on Jan 24, 2024
You NEED to meet with an experienced divorce lawyer and have him prepare your opposition paperwork and your cross application addressing your ex's failure / refusal to cooperate with your rights as a joint legal parent under the terms of your agreement. Simply walking into court and thinking... View More
I'm currently 17 years old and I recently told my father I was pregnant. He's pushing abortion pretty hard but that's not my choice. The father of the baby is very involved and is currently 18. My father has given me an ultimatum: if I don't abort the baby, I'm to not be in... View More
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answered on Jan 10, 2024
In your situation, it's important to understand that parental rights and responsibilities primarily rest with the biological parents of the child, not the grandparents. Once your baby is born, you and your boyfriend, as the biological parents, are the primary individuals responsible for the... View More
Under my own name as PPR, claiming both kids qualifies them for cost-free Medicaid. By claiming my daughter on her taxes, my ex gets one deduction but potentially disqualifies my daughter from being covered under my Medicaid. If that happens, who becomes responsible for the new healthcare costs... View More
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answered on Jan 1, 2024
The facts you stated do not support the results that you mentioned. You really need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney to determine exactly what the situation is. Any custody or other issues should be resolved in a Court Order. Be prepared to pay a matrimonial attorney a consultation fee... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2023
The county where the divorce judgment was entered.
Make sure you use the correct docket number on all pleadings filed and make sure that you send a duplicate copy of your application to your former spouse at the same time that you file with the court and make sure that you have proof of... View More
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answered on Dec 29, 2023
Not an uncommon question today. Most people acknowledge that even after their child graduates from high school/college and goes into the workforce, they still need assistance from their parents, including continuing to keep them on their health insurance plan until their child turns 26. So even... View More
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answered on Dec 29, 2023
If payment of child support is direct and your agreement says that child support ends upon graduation from college, then you should not need an order of the court.
Where you would need an order of the court, or a letter signed by your ex as to the termination date is when the probation... View More
In kayahan vs kayahan the father was allowed to pay the arrears directly to his son. that's what i would like to do. The mother and him aren't talking and he is willing to be on my side in court. I would also like to file to have the last year of arrears removed from the file since he was... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2023
Your understanding of the decision in Kayahan is wrong. In that matter, the court said:
When an unemancipated child is over eighteen (18) years old, a court, may permit the non-custodial parent to pay part of his current child support obligation directly to the child.
You are not... View More
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answered on Dec 28, 2023
The answer is yes if your former spouse signs a letter in favor of the probation department confirming the date of your child's graduation from college and an acknowledgment that child support terminates upon that date. If your former spouse refuses/fails to sign same, how would the probation... View More
A request for an adjournment. And gave accepted it for a new court date. Meanwhile I was there and the hearing took place and the ruling was made. She completely changed her decision with no basis except for the other party saying I used to have a trade that paid well. I don't... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2023
I gather you filed an application for modification and the other side failed to file timely opposition and then asked the court for a new date to be able to provide the court with new information. Unfortunately, this type of settling happens regularly, especially when the court has 2 pro se... View More
The responding state intentionally hid two very large judgements, then satisfied them with no reciept of Satisfaction, then night automatic closure was to begin, so not to be found by the system, along with never registering them credit agency and much more. The initiating state required no... View More
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answered on Nov 24, 2023
In New Jersey, if there has been neglect or wrongdoing in handling a IV-D Enforcement case related to child support, it's important to understand your rights and the potential remedies available. IV-D cases, part of the federal child support program, are subject to both state and federal... View More
I have put in for a modification in 2000 but they say it was lost or never received. I am a very sick man and this is making me even sicker how can you help? I have also been denied a passport because of this even though I have been paying over 30yrs my support and arrears.
answered on Nov 8, 2023
You are probably not going to like my answer, but this is an example of where you need to spend the money to hire a competent divorce lawyer to review your file in its entirety and file an application with the court to correct your account, correct the claim of arrears and potentially close out... View More
The notice to appear says to report to "65 Hamilton St., Court Annex". There is no floor or suite number. The mailing address of the probation division is 77 Hamilton street. I am already anticipating the guards at the entrance shrugging their shoulders and having no idea where it is... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2023
At the courthouse annex, you will let them know that you are there to meet with a hearing officer to do the cola to the existing child support order. If they ask you information about your ex's financial setting, you can provide them with whatever details you are aware of as well.
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answered on Sep 22, 2023
Yes child support can garnish your wages.
My daughter essentially emancipated herself after graduating high school. She is working and living on her own. I am still on the hook for 1200 bucks a month. Why am I still paying and why does no attorney I speak with think this I'd an issue?
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answered on Sep 4, 2023
Emancipation is not automatic, a motion to emancipate her has to be filed. If there are some facts that you have not provided, that would explain why no attorney you spoke to believes it is an issue. So if you not left out key facts, it would require a motion. However, if she is a special needs... View More
Can a legal document be prepared that alleviates the legal obligation to pay child support if both parties sign it?
answered on Sep 6, 2023
As a general statement, the answer is no. Even if the other parent signs an document promising not to seek child support from you as long as you never seek a relationship with the child - neither of you is bound by that agreement. You would always have the right to petition the court to see your... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2023
If the other side has filed an application with the court seeking to compel you to pay / adjust your child support payment obligation, the court has to determine your income setting for purposes of the child support guidelines. If you are disabled and receiving SSI and presumably, she is receiving... View More
I found on the Internet from a New Jersey official website that I can have New Jersey enforce my support order. Can someone please call me or let me know what I do to go about this because everybody seems to give me a run-around .
answered on Jun 8, 2023
Under the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, if you now live in New Jersey, you can seek to domesticate your Penn court order for spousal support and then the New Jersey court system has the authority to “enforce your spousal support order” entered by the court in Penn but the New Jersey... View More
Back in February DCPP was involved with me drinking. The worker and supervisor are extremely unqualified to do their jobs. I've sent emails, text, messages, voice-mail etc and they rarely get back to me.
While I'm being ignored, court was adjourned twice and then canceled today.... View More
answered on May 4, 2023
The short answer is that you can schedule a consultation with an experienced family law attorney who handles DCPP matters and is knowledgeable on the rules governing investigations by DCPP reps and the timeline for the completion of their investigations. An experienced family law attorney can also... View More
Still waiting for a few details to hash out. I was told she has to pay me back the difference from the date you filed your motion. Please advise. Correction filed motion 2/26/23
answered on May 4, 2023
Absent proof of fraud on you in connection with the underlying child support amount, the court cannot retroactively adjust a child support order to a date before the filing date of your current application. If your application was filed on 2/26/23 and is heard by the court on May 12, 2023, the... View More
1 child, 50/50 custody, I don’t currently work however I am comfortable using $50K as my yearly salary. I am remarried w 2 other younger children (7&4). My ex husband is not remarried but his fiancé and daughter live with him. Originally our salaries were $150K & $50K, now my ex husband... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2023
Thank you for your question. Since your ex-husband is being evasive, you can force the issue and make him produce his tax returns provided it is in your original Marital Settlement Agreement by filing a motion. You can also include in the motion a request to recalculate child support. There are... View More
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